# Occupation profile — chief executive officer

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6c3fd65e-2d24-47d8-bc22-9e93512bdcc2
- **ESCO code:** 1120.3
- **ISCO-08 group:** 1120 — Managing directors and chief executives
- **O*NET-SOC:** 11-1011.00 — Chief Executives (match: exactMatch)

## Description (ESCO)

Chief executive officers hold the highest ranking in a pyramidal corporate structure. They are able to hold a complete idea of the functioning of the business, its departments, risks, and stakeholders. They analyse different kinds of information and create links among them for decision-making purposes. They serve as a communication link with the board of directors for reporting and implementation of the overall strategy.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- managing director
- president
- CEO
- company executive director
- chairman
- senior executive officer